WISA Launches a Career on Steemit's Blogging Haven

Since 2014, Write in Shining Armour has grown from a poetry feed, to an anxiety pep talk, and finally an inspirational travel blog. With WISA's mission evolving, it's time to expand its outreach for a deeper purpose.

Other StuffNiki NapierApril 8, 2017steemit, introduction, career, writing, bloggingComment

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Those two weeks away were such a roller coaster, so many ups and downs and new information that I'm still processing. I dread not having my shit together before jumping into a blog post, but I've said it before- stories without the rough parts are boring for you and for me.

DestinationsNiki NapierOctober 15, 2016denver, colorado, mountains, travel, explore, comfort zone, yoga, yogi, writer, writing, pushingthrough, anxiety, home, learn, grow, discomfort, uncomfortableComment

"Live Your Beliefs and You Can Turn The World Around" (HDR)

I want to change some things up here at the blog...

Navigating Anxiety, Other StuffNiki NapierOctober 4, 2015blogging, dream career, following dreams, job, meditation, writer, writingComment

Facin' a Fear: The Pieces of Myself I Hate and Hide

I'm sick and tired, literally nauseous and exhausted all the time, of being someone I'm not.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierSeptember 21, 2015anxiety, depression, dissociation, expressive therapy, following dreams, healing, heartache, love, meditation, open up, vulnerable, words, writer, writingComment

The Itching, The Cringing, and The Fear

It's so fascinating to me how much we fight being ourselves. I don't mean the parts we aren't too fond of, like being messy or lazy or having the wrong hair. I mean the real parts of us, the true energy inside that thirsts for adventure and passion, and wants desperately to have their story heard.

Unsticking From Commotion

I feel so stuck. My writing is stuck. My life is stuck, and in an out-of-control cyclone at the same time. I'm in a hurry, but to nowhere.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierAugust 3, 2015anxiety, blogging, depression, dissociation, expressive therapy, healing, heartache, love, meditation, perfectionism, stuck, vulnerable, words, writer, writer's block, writing, yoga, yogiComment

The Black Hole of Anxiety

There's something that's beginning to eat away at me. I like spending my time reading, meditating, on my yoga mat, practicing reiki, and with whatever other tools feel right for growing a life of love. But despite following these enlightening practices, there is a black hole that continues to stalk me.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierJuly 27, 2015adventure, anxiety, depression, dissociation, expressive therapy, healing, heartache, living fully, love, meditation, pain, vulnerable, wholehearted, writingComment

Be Happy and Free

I still don't feel like writing about anything else. The recent death in our family has taken over everything. I am constantly thinking about my loved ones, even more than I always have, consumed with thoughts of helplessness, mourning, and guilt.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierJuly 20, 2015blogging, death, depression, expressive therapy, family, healing, heartache, love, mourning, pain, relationships, tragedy, vulnerable, writingComment

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."

E. E. Cummings really nailed it with this line, because being a writer terrifies me.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierJuly 6, 2015adventure, blogging, courage, creative therapy, dream career, expressive therapy, following dreams, healing, heartache, job, writer, writingComment

What Actually Keeps You From The Life You Desire

"Working" means exchanging your time for money to buy the stuff you need. With some luck, we all hope to find a job where we don't despise every click of the minute hand. With a ton of luck, we hope for a career where we feel rewarded.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierJune 1, 2015blogging, career, dream career, dream job, inspiration, job, work, writing, yoga, yogi Comments

"A Breath in the Cold"

My flushed cheeks were brave, bare against the frigid air...

PoetryNiki NapierApril 20, 2015heartache, love, poem, poetry, relationships, romantic, vulnerable, words, writingComment

Tips and Tricks That Will Keep You Writing

No matter how much we adore our hobbies, the temptation of lazy hours in front of the TV or social media can still trump our natural drive to run with our passions.

Other Stuff, Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierApril 5, 2015blogging, dream career, expressive therapy, following dreams, habits, healthy, journaling, release, words, writer, writingComment

I Am F*cking Sad

Most of the time I at least attempt to find the silver lining, the laughter in the darkest moments to remind me that even though it hurts right now, this darkness will pass and there is sure to be a light up ahead.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierMarch 29, 2015anxiety, blogging, broken hearted, depression, dissociation, expressive therapy, following dreams, healing, heartache, love, photography, relationships, vulnerable, writing Comments

"Yes, I Am a Hippie"

“Hippie is a state of mind...”

PoetryNiki NapierMarch 22, 2015adventure, expressive therapy, following dreams, fun, healing, hippie, humanitarian, love, nature, poem, poetry, stereotypes, treehugger, vulnerable, words, writing, yoga, yogi Comments

"Breathe" - Inside the Mind of Panic

This was written in the midst of a surging anxiety attack (although I am thankful to say it was the first one in weeks, breaking some unofficial record I'm sure).

PoetryNiki NapierMarch 8, 2015anxiety, breathe, depression, expressive therapy, healing, heartache, meditation, panic attack, poem, poetry, vulnerable, words, writing Comments

Protecting Yourself from Pain? Why You Need to Break Free and Live Fully

We can invest so much energy sheltering ourselves from pain that we gamble away our ability to feel anything at all.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierMarch 1, 2015anxiety, community, depression, expressive therapy, heartache, love, openhearted, pain, vulnerable, writing, yoga Comments

The Cozy Couch or the World's Wonders?

Okay, I'm giving in. I'm ready to entertain the possibility of a grand adventure.

Navigating AnxietyNiki NapierFebruary 25, 2015adventure, anxiety, childhood, depression, expressive therapy, following dreams, innocent, nature, vulnerable, wanderlust, words, writing, yoga, yogi Comments

I Could Have Treated You Better

I strive for a life of peace for all, but I am human. Despite my attempts to radiate positive energy, the truth is that quick-to-react garble has been flying out of my mouth too much lately.